H.J.Res. 181 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to alter the manner in which candidates are elected President and Vice President of the United States and creating a National Canvassing Board.

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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the President and Vice President shall be elected by direct popular vote.

Establishes the National Canvassing Board to which the State canvassing boards shall report the results of their State vote for President and Vice President. Directs the National Canvassing Board to meet to canvass the results of the State canvassing boards and report such results.

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1979-02-01
Introduced in House
1979-02-01
Introduced in House
1979-02-01
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to alter the manner in which candidates are elected President and Vice President of the United States and creating a National Canvassing Board.

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